Suddenly, at Kensington Village, London on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 of Granton in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Helen Lewis Powell (2012). Dear father of Marilyn Hardy (Ken), Catherine Jeffrey (Dwain), Jane Jones (Eugene), Roy Powell (Karen), Liz Morden, Cindy Hodgins, Robert Lewis (Paula), Dave Lewis (Pat), Cheryl Johnson (Sean), and Mike Lewis (Denise). Fondly remembered by all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty Lou Finch, Mary Rose Elders (Bill), and Mildred Gorth (Mark) and George Crouch. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Ethel (Hodgins) Powell, daughter Frances, and brother Donald.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 11AM with The Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.
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Dustin Ledrew
Sorry to hear about his passing bill was a nice man i remember getting a haircut and then getting some candy or ice cream or something
He was a good man
Shannon Thompson
My family lived in Granton in the late 60’s and 70’s.
I remember Bill’s Barber Shop and little variety store fondly.
Bill was a good guy.
Sarah Henkel
I remember when I broke my arm and Bill called the ambulance for me when I was just a little kid. You will be truly missed. *hugs*
Tanya Dyck
I just found out about your passing today, April 1…
You were such a great man. Always had a smile on your face and treated Grandma so well. I will always remember you Grandpa.
Lots of Love,
Tanya, Nathan, Cezanne, Julian, Selena, Colt and Payton Dyck
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
To the Powell Family,
Bill was a wonderful man , Remember going to the barber shop to get candy and a pop. He was well loved in the community. Everybody new Bill, Granton will sure miss him.
Rob and Sandi
Pam (Gricken) McRoberts
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Bills loved ones. Bill was one of the friendliest and kindest men I knew. My son still talks about going to Bills for his haircuts and the great penny candy. Granton will never be the same without him. I remember his kind visit to the funeral when Deb passed away and thought what a wonderful friend he was to everyone. He will be greatly missed by all.
Beth Stutt
I lived in Granton for a while back in the 90’s. Bill was the sweetest man. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends. xo
Keegan Rollinson
Our condolences to Bill’s family. He was such a friendly guy and we used to go get candy from his store a lot and he would tell us stories. He would always open his store for us and we would help him bring in his groceries. He was a really good guy and will be missed for sure. RIP Bill.
Dale Cook & Linda Mills
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing, he was such a great fixture to the town of Granton, many a hair cut and plenty of candy. RIP. Bill
Craig and Ashley Swarthout
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My sincere condolences on the passing of Bill, he was certainly one of Granton’s most loved. I still remember him riding his bicycle backwards through the Fun Day parade while wearing his “Happy Birthday Bill” hat and always opening up his store so we could buy candy. Rest in Peace Bill.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Dear Marilyn, Ken and family,
We’re so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and Helen
Bonnie and Gene Gregor
To Cindy and all your family, please accept our deepest condolences. Hugs!
Gene and Bonnie Gregor
Janet Bressette
Condolences from the Bressette Family Mar. 24/16 This day we loss a pillar of the community…… We are truly sorry to hear about your loss…… Mike, Denise, Josh, and Janessa and the entire family/friends who new Bill. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. The universe received a new star ……,,,, Love you my sister Denise and Brother inlaw Mike.
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time.
Doug & Kim Cook and Family
Sending our deepest Condolence on the loss of Bill. Some of our greatest memories of our Uncle Bill was how exited he used to get to go up and get his hair cut from Bill. He talked about it for days. He will be greatly missed in the community.
Mary Brintnell
So sorry to hear of Bill,s passing. He was a great guy and will be greatly missed in the community
t. May he rest in peace. Mary Brintnell
John & Willy Van Lieshout
Our condolences to Bill’s family. He was quite the icon in Granton. Always had a friendly smile and hello. He will be missed.
darrell gorvett
Sorry to hear of Bills passing.Great memories of Bills stories when visiting my grandparents in Granton and in later years when dad and i would stop for a visit.
Sandra Alblas
Cindy and Garett, we are all so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Hearing you talk of him and knowing you were able to spend some time together was a blessing. I know you will miss your dad deeply and he seemed what a character. Know that we are thinking of you and all your family and if we can do anything at all please let us know.
Sandra, Art and Douglas, Jasper and Tager
Sandra and Randy McCurdy
Dearest Billy;
Three generations on both sides of our family shared with Billy! I remember when I was a little girl and my Mom would write a note of things she wanted from Billies for me to get for her. I also remember being greeted by Bills Mother Ethel. When Randy was young he and his Dad Ross used to come into town for a pop at Bills once a week. So glad that our children got to know him like we did. We learned a lot about “History” from Bill. Him and Helen where the perfect pair and happy they are together again. Not only was Billy a true Granton Icon; so was the motor bike bbq he had faithfully every year! Also Billies bicycle skills where pretty outstanding!!
Glad that we got to see him for a visit in St. Mary’s Hospital before he passed away. When he saw Mya he said “Hi sweetie” with a smile on his face! I’m glad I got to tell him that I loved him and to hear him say that he loved me too was so nice. Thank you for the memories buddy Billy! You will sure be missed here!! Our very deepest condolences to his extensive family. Rest in peace our friend; rest in peace! ?
Love Randy, Sandra, Jackson, Mya and Olivia McCurdy!
Tom Hearn
Marilyn & Ken & the Powell Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My brother Jim & I made
many visits to the Powell store in Granton in past years with our milk delivery.
Bill will be missed.
Gisele Paquin
At a time when words are hard to find, I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. “Blessed be God……the God of all comfort”
With sympathy on the death of your granadfather William Granton
Gisele Paquin
Dan & Kim Bucci
To the Family,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Bill….he will always be remembered by many of us. Dan and I will always remember is smiling face when doing the bike run that Dave had and Bill would ride on the back of Deb’s bike for a short bit after the run while we all gathered afterwards….R.I.P.
Jerry & Sue Morgan
Brandi, John and family:
We are sorry to hear of your Papa’s passing. Sending hugs and love to you all.
Peggy Currah
Sorry to hear about your loss…bill was a great guy…I remember when we moved to Granton the kids would always like to buy candy from Bills store…RIP Bill
Peggy Currah
RIP Bill….I remember when We moved to Granton and my ‘kids were little,….They always wanted to get candy from Bills store….Our condolence to your family!!!! Gary and Peggy Currah
Marion Gricken
To Bills family, Our heartfelt condolences. Bill was a great person, and so much a part of Granton. He will certainly be missed. So many memories, for my family, and so many other families….. R.I.P. Bill.
Brandi Lewis
I just wanted to take the time to thank every one for there heartfelt comments I know how much the Granton community meant to my papa each one of your friendships meant the world to him. He loved running his barber shop and store and always wanted to make sure he had everything that his community would need so Thank You so much for the many year of happiness you all gave to our grandfather.
Pam And Rob Marr
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You may not see him but he will always be with you all. Sending our love and prayers to you all. May he Rest In Peace.
Dan & Judy Alce
We are all going to miss Bill. Knew Bill from the time were young children, as did our sons. Bill always greeted you with a smile & had a story to tell; w hen younger you always went for penny candy. He sure did have a lot to choose from. Granton won’t quite be the same, now that he is gone. Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
JIM Scott
MARILYN and KEN BETTY LOU and all the POWELL Family accept my condolences
Dianne Girdler
I am very sad to hear the passing of Bill. I will always remember him fondly. He was always such a nice man even to all us rowdy kids. He must have got tired of us hanging out on his porch as he was trying to run a business. But we knew what a terrific guy he was, and not once did he ever get mad at us. Will be thinking of you, his family in this time of sorrow. Dianne Girdler (Malcolm)
Wayne and Judy Darroch
Marilyn , Ken and Family, Judy and I sent our sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your father. Bill always had a great story to tell. A good community man. Wayne and Judy Darroch
Rev. Sue McCullough
To Bill’s family,
I have great memories of Bill from my time at Holy Trinity in Lucan. His smile and good nature were infectious. I will keep you in my prayers and please remember that God is with you now at this time of great loss and always.
Blessings,
Rev. Sue McCullough+
Don and Dorothy Lankin
Marilyn & Ken & all the Powell family. Thinking of you in the loss of your father. He was always a colourful , witty customer when he came to our store.
Tina Tiner
So sorry for your loss! I have many fond memories of Bill (grandpa)
Rest in sweet peace!
Tina and Eric Tiner
Kim MacKay
R.I.P Pops, he was a great man and he will be truly missed!
Terry, Kim, Nicole and Matt MacKay
Frank and Carol Hardy
Our sympathy in your loss. We know how much his family meant to him. May you hold onto many precious memories. Some might make you laugh, some cry , but all will be treasure in your heart.
mary cadman
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS …BILL WILL BE MISSED
Don Carty
Deepest sympathy to all
Wayne & Traci Fischer
Our sincere sympathy for your families loss. Love and prayers to all the family
Joyce Sovereign
Our church family at Holy Trinity has lost a very faithful attender.I will miss seeing Bill there ,he always had a smile and hello .Sending my sympathy to you all his family.Granton will be missing their barber.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Deepest Sympathy to Bill’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Young Cassidy
will miss you “Grandpa”
sorry for you loss
Amanda Young – Cassidy and Joshua
sharon
heart felt condolences to all the family
Bill always had a smile for us, always in our hearts
Sharon and Rob Cassidy
Henry, Angel & Family
So sorry to hear this. Bill was a BIG part of our village and Granton will not be the same. He always had time for a smile and a chat he will be missed.
Harry and Elaine Hardy, and the Hardy family
Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with your family. Bill was a good person,with many friends. He will be missed by the people of the community.
Wendy Case (Kloss)
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. A Granton icon, for sure. My sincere condolences to his family. Wendy Case (Kloss)
Gale Kinney
Bill will be missed. I still remember him even though I haven’t lived in Granton for years. Great man.
Kerry and Wayne Higman
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family and extended family. Bill was a ‘fixture’ in Granton and he will be remembered fondly by so many who are still there, as well as those who grew up in the village and have moved on. From the days when he had the pool hall and barbershop next to the hardware, and then over to the barbershop and variety in the front of the house….he was a neighbour, and by all means an ‘ear’ to listen to so many – young or old, over the years. He was a father to my best friend in childhood and I have fond memories of sipping on a pop or slurping a popsicle that we were often afforded from his coolers! May your best memories carry you through this sad time, …..R.I.P. Bill.
Kelly and Rose O'Connor
Many, many memories of Bill, going back a very long time to childhood haircuts, spending time in the old pool hall and in recent years enjoying his visits to the Lucan Legion…he was quite a guy. Our condolences to all of his family; Bill had a great life.
Don and Heather Benner
To Bill’s Family….I was so sorry to read of Bills passing…He was an icon of Granton…from riding his bicycle ,backward style, in the Granton Funday parades, to dressing in his finest attire and attending all the funerals of Granton community townspeople to pay his respect….His shop was a reminder of simpler times where you knew everyone in the village and it was like a step back in time….very comforting and reassuring….We will miss Bill and all the wonderful memories of days gone by……Respectfully yours Don , Heather and Family…
Tanya Carty-Barfett
Granton will never be the same. Sorry for your loss.
Anne and Bob Pincombe
Dear Powell family,
Bill will be truly missed.
It is the end of an era for the Granton Community. We could always count on Bill for the history of Granton and area and enjoyed his many pictures from times past.
Not many like him.
R.I.P. Bill
Judy & Dale Wheeler
To Billy’s family we are very sorry for your loss. Billy was truly an amazing presence in our community. Always a hello and how are you, even when he was unwell. And always a great story to tell. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Judy, Dale Wheeler and family
Kevin Sans
I have a lot of fond memories of this kind man. Rest in peace Bill. My condolences to his family.
Doug and Hazel Anderson and Family
Bill’s Barber Shop was the heart of the village. Granton won’t be the same without him. He will be dearly missed.
Jackie Dix
God Bless you Bill and may you rest in peace and love…..I will miss seeing you at church. Sincere condolences to the family….
Candice Stevens
Sorry for your loss ? Bill will be missed he was such a sweet man .RIP Bill ❤
Christine Currah Levesque
Sorry for your loss. ..condolences to the family.
Roberta Scratch
Thinking of you all at this time…
Harry Blom
Bill was right across the hall from Candida in St Marys hospital, so I did have a little visit with him on Sun. Sorry to hear that he has passed and my condolences to all.. Harry Blom
Alex and Donna Westman
To all of Bill’s family our heart felt condolences.
Bill was dearly loved in our community and will be missed.
Ken & Bonny Lambourn
So sorry for your loss ,Bill was a wonderful person and was a friend to everyone young and old. He will be sadly missed. Our heart felt prayers go out to his family at this time. You were a wonderful man Bill and we will never forget your kind heart. RIP
fred and brenda smith
sorry to hear of your loss